Program Director, Humanities (George Fox Digital)

George Fox University is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join the George Fox Digital (GFD) team as Program Director and oversee the asynchronous online Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (LACC) and other liberal arts-oriented programs and courses.

About the Job :

GFD Program Directors are tasked with teaching, coordinating adjuncts, and supervising ongoing revisions and improvements.

The Program Director, Humanities is a full-time faculty-administrator position that is half-time teaching and half-time administrative.

This role requires at least a part-time presence in our Newberg campus to collaborate with the larger GFD team.

About the Department :

Poised for growth, GFD is an innovative branch of the university that houses online bachelor's degrees, certificates, micro-certificates, and other stackable credentials.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Overseeing online Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (LACC), Academic Success & Professional Development (ASPD) courses, and general studies-related degree programs.
• Motivating, mentoring, evaluating, and coaching adjunct faculty; recruiting and training new faculty members as needed, including maintenance of GFD online adjunct training.
• Managing Canvas faculty course sites for content areas, approving syllabi and Canvas course sites, and overseeing assessment tools.
• Attending regular GFD team meetings, working closely with other Program Directors, the Associate Dean, the Program Coordinator, the Registrar, and Admissions / Enrollment staff to ensure excellence.
• Teaching an online course load of 12-15 credits across 11 months.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc.

and works well with a variety of people.

Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have :

• A master's degree; terminal degree in any humanities or liberal arts area is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ongoing commitment to continuous improvement within field of expertise.
• Strong understanding of best practices in online teaching and learning, and ability to teach those methods to affiliated faculty, specifically during onboarding processes.
• Ability to manage a large set of remote faculty, providing them with timely professional development and assuring their consistent quality with teaching diverse student populations.
• Conceptual understanding of andragogy for crafting curriculum to serve the best interests of adult learners.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to function as part of a highly-collaborative team in the rapid production of online materials and courses.
• A commitment to working with diverse populations.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Salary and rank :

The Program Director is a faculty-administrator position. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

Job information :

• Primary Work Location : Newberg Campus
• At least part-time presence
• Work Period : August 15th to July 15th (11 months)
• Working Conditions : Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and office environments.
• Supervisor : Associate Dean, George Fox Digital

Application procedure :

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement :
• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
• George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview.

As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives.

As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following : In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and / or in Christian ministries).

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Contact information :

• Have questions about the position or program? Contact, Dr. Jennie Harrop, Associate Dean, George Fox Digital at .
• Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.

Please note : This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually , academically , and professionally to think with clarity , act with integrity , and serve with passion .

Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes.

We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly : Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian : As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling : You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work : You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer :

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful, peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.

It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities.

Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market.

Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.